1. causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Usage: archaic or literary

1. present participle of 'astony': to stun or shock with surprise
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The astonying discovery of ancient ruins left the archaeologists speechless.
• Her astonying talent for music was evident from childhood.
• The magician's astonying illusions captivated the entire audience.
• It was an astonying feat of engineering for its time.
• The news was astonying to everyone who heard it.